We are regulars at various Egg Harbor locations but had never been to this location and were in the area one day so thought might as well try it out. Maybe I've been spoiled by the other Egg Harbors as this one was rather disappointing. Food: Not cold, but you could tell it wasn't straight off the grill. Most noticeably with the potatoes which hard on the outside but not because they were crispy but because they had been sitting out for too long. Service: The reason I will not be returning or recommend this location to anyone. We went around lunchtime and the place wasn't even that crowded. Not even close to full capacity as the other locations are whenever we visit. Despite this, staff seemed frazzled and rushed our meal which I didn't not appreciate. Definitely more of a "hurry up" service feel maybe because there are a lot of businesses in the area and workers who go here on their lunch break and are in a hurry, but we were clearly non-business people who were there just to enjoy a lunch. We were given our check well before we were even halfway done with our meal and nobody checked on us after we had gotten the check. Also saw containers and checks being placed on a nearby table and when they asked why (clearly not even close to done with their meal) the server said it's so they can be out on the floor attending to other tables. As if they are so busy with a less than half full restaurant. So yes, they do care about turning over tables here more than providing a decent dining experience. TL;DR: I didn't read the reviews for this location before I visited but I should have. Lukewarm food and at best sub-par service. Best to visit the other good Egg Harbors in the area. read more

The staff was amazing with trying to accommodate my requests for seating. I had arranged to take a business call, but forgot that they were usually crazy busy and isn't the best place for lingering. I was able to take the call, and the staff didn't make me feel as if my working a bit after was a bother-I did keep watching to be sure they didn't have a line. I thought their efforts were commendable. On the food: The Sweet Ali's Gluten-Free pancakes were incredible, as always. I recommend paying a little extra to get the real maple syrup. I also spring for lobster substitution on the supreme potatoes. Just that for breakfast...Winning! read more

We came to the egg harbor cafe for breakfast. My mom has a service dog who is documented and licensed. The male manager named Josh was horrible. I was completely disgusted and embarrassed how badly he treated my family. He should be fired. I will never go to this establishment again as long as he is employed. Who demeans and crucifies a person with a service dog? What a joke! Make sure you don't have a disability if you're wanting to have a nice breakfast here. read more

Most disgusting place ever with no flavor to any of their food. Even the kids rainbow pancakes me literally had NO TASTE! Never coming back to this place. read more

This place is a good breakfast place. I got a sandwhich and it was pretty good. It was pastrami, rye bread and some other stuff on it. The pastrami was different from what I am used too. It was good. I did have to add some mustard too it also. The fries were good that came with my sandwhich too. If I am in the area again I will stop by for sure. read more

Not the best breakfast I've had but it was okay, food gets cold very fast and potatoes are not awesome. Would however recommend the pancake. read more

Egg Harbor Cafe - Traditional breakfast with iced hazelnut latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

Every time I am in the area I make it a point to stop here and eat breakfast. Service is always great and hot chocolate is always made with love. I would absolutely recommend calling and setting a reservation as there can be a wait but it is always worth it. read more

I ordered a skillet to be delivered by Door dash which was actually pretty quick. The skillet was "ok" definitely nothing to brag about here. The portion was very small. I mean if your going to charge $12 for a skillet at least make it a bigger portion. Let alone it was small, it was mostly potatoes and it was suppose to be a all meat skillet not a potato skillet. The only thing it came with was a English muffin. No pancakes??????! Not happy at all with this place. Restaurants/businesses wonder why they don't make money or why they close after a certain amount of time. Maybe if you cared just a little bit more about your customers and a little less about your profit margin you will be more successful. read more

Customer service was good. However I believe it is rather expensive for the quality and quantity of food that you receive. I came in with high expectations and left unsatisfied. Almost nearly spending $20 on a chicken sandwich that usually cost anywhere from 10-13 at any other brunch restaurant I wasn't contempt. By no means is it bad, I just think for that price point there are several better options. read more

We went there a few times in 2018 and the food wasn't as good so I'm dropping them down to four stars. Egg dishes were still great but they forgot how to properly toast their English muffins and bread. Comes out either burnt or barely toasted. This may seem petty but when it occurs on every visit it becomes aggravating. read more

Great breakfast! The portions are large, the food comes quickly, and the coffee is excellent! The only reason for a 4 and not 5 star review is the fact that they charge for every little thing! Swapping ingredients, another coffee refill, etc. read more

Egg Harbor is the best breakfast in around 100%. Consistently great with super sweet employees. Omelettes are Fire emoji

What a great experience! The food was delicious and fresh. On top of that, I ordered a specialty drink. After finishing the drink, I didn't think to ask for a refill because usually that doesn't come with those drinks. However, one of the managers, Zach, came by and offered to get me my refill because I hadn't gotten it and it DID come with the beverage. He was so wonderful and nice! Overall, the breakfast was great! read more

This place is convenient because it's close to my office so we go in the mornings. They are friendly, efficient, and accommodating. However, the food is blah but doable. Nothing to write home about or more than a paragraph. read more

My waitress was really nice I got a skillet combo everything was good but one of my egg yolks was orange and I just lost my appetite. read more

Egg Harbor Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

Cheerful, friendly environment with a country feel. The employees always have a smile in their faces and are accommodating when it comes to modifying and correcting orders. Speedy service and decent quality food for the price. read more

What can I say that I haven't already said? I LOVE Egg Harbor. The food is great! My only complaint is that there is not one closer to home. This may be a good thing though; if it were close by I'd be there all of the time! read more

I prob won't return! Service was very slow and waiter seemed like he could care less! He forgot our bacon with our order and when he finally brought it out it was 4 slices of pure fat! He of course took off so fast so I had too get out of my seat and find the manager. I told her there was no way I could eat this bacon! She fairly quickly brought out new order which was much better. But honestly who is running the kitchen there? U can't serve bacon like that! My banana bread French toast was terrible and dry! My daughters pancake came with no butter either on it or on the side, so I had to hunt down the waiter just for some butter. I've had 100 percent better breakfast at IHOP, Waffle House and Dennys! I'm disappointed and will definitely take by business elsewhere. read more

My kids love the rainbow pancakes but for me the food is average to below average omelet is flat and links come out cold. English muffin came without the jam, the potatoes were barely cooked and had no Brown barely so for me naaa for the kids yes. So I showed the price is it a value for maybe four dollars of ingredients I don't think so. The ambience is fine service is slow because they are very busy. read more

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This is my new favorite Egg Harbor Cafe. Ample parking, easy to get to, and they can accommodate a large party of 8 without a wait. This is a great place to go as a family. Since they don't take reservations, we have waited a considerable amount of time at other downtown locations throughout the suburbs, but this location is our new favorite. Great service, a lot of windows, and twice the size! I do wish there were more low carb salad options. They have 3 salads and none of them are basic lean protein and veggies. But the breakfast options are terrific. read more

Excellent organic intelligentsia coffee, homemade jam, and breakfast skillet..... yum

This is one of the best breakfast menus we've ever seen. Recently switched to their summer menu, we were told the fare would be lighter, but we left with full bellies and a box! The first thing you notice is the clean, modern country decor and friendly, but bustling staff. We were seated immediately and it is easy to see why. The clean up turnover is exceptional, so tables don't stay empty long. We had the lemon poppy pancakes with a side of cherrywood bacon and the chicken sausage and goat cheese scrambler. The batter for the pancakes was perfect- not too sweet, not too lemony, and three light fluffy pancakes. The scrambler came with gently seasoned potatoes and an already buttered English muffin. Already buttered makes all the difference. Good attention to detail. If you are staying in the Western Suburbs, this breakfast is a Chicago must! read more

Egg Harbor Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Brook, Illinois

Super nice service. Great atmosphere. Food is very good. Get the black current iced tea

Everyone is always so friendly. Fast service. Good food (obsessed with their poppy seed dressing you can purchase to take home too!) They now have a great reward program. Love going here. read more

Omg what a great place. Wonderful waitress. Fantastic special of challah bread, mascarpone, strawberries and nutella...not too sweet, just right. Great sausage. You get your own pot of coffee and pitcher of ice water. Really nice folks working there. read more

You may want to wait a bit before visiting this location! The new paint smell is a bit overwhelming. They definitely have some kinks to work out. Service was good, although one of our orders was incorrect, it happens! The lettuce in the salad was so wet, there was a puddle of water on the bottom of the bowl, lettuce soup! I'm sure it will eventually get up to Egg Harbor standards. Hopefully the paint odor will dissipate , because it is really off putting! They also charged extra for adding jalepenos to the Chilaquilas, really? It's nice that they now offer a choice of iced tea, plain or the usual black currant. Miss the pot roast sandwich and A-1 sauce. Wish they offered tobacco besides the Cholula. read more

This restaurant is charming, and the service and food were fabulous! I've been to other Egg Harbor Restaurants, which were also great, so I thought the same as this one that has newly opened. It is in a great location too, and there is a coffee bar. Great for kids and families too. The customer service is outstanding! read more

If looking for a traditional, tasty, filling (but not gut busting), healthy breakfast option, do not go anywhere else but the Egg Harbor Cafe in Oak Brook. If dining with a celiac patient and you're in the western burbs, ONLY COME HERE. You get your own full menu of gluten free delights. Simply, the cinnamon rolls are a celiac's dream and are so insanely delicious, anyone who loves a good cinnamon roll, is going to love these! This Egg Harbor is harder to find, but worth getting lost for. No grease swimming on your plate, no abundance of sodium and/or sugar inundating your breakfast. Just a delicious, traditional breakfast. Sure, there's an acai bowl that looks amazing, and some of the pancakes have a wonderful aroma, but if it's a Traditional Breakfast you're craving, there's no need to go anywhere else. First, the service is friendly, helpful and patron's are not pushed out the door. Secondly, the eggs are super fresh and super tasty, the potatoes are perfectly seasoned, yet not at all salty or greasy. Bacon is crisp and crunchy without a hint of grease.The english muffin is perfect and with that delicious jam - YUM. The perfect bread accompaniment. Little touches mean a lot here, a pot of fresh coffee on the table, lemon slices in the perfectly chilled water, fresh squeezed OJ that's deliciously smooth. Even when packed, Egg Harbor, especially this Egg Harbor, is an excellent choice for a fantastic breakfast! read more

Visited from California. Was great breakfast. Only reason i didnt give 5 was if it had a patio and i need to try lunch next time. But coffee n food was great. read more

I recently went to Egg Harbor and made my own egg white omelet with sausage, avocado, and onions. The omelet itself was tasty and the perfect size, but the potatoes that came with it were dry and tasteless. The service was okay, overall mediocre. read more

We came here for the first time recently, fingers crossed, hoping for a good breakfast. It exceeded all expectations. I love the option of turkey bacon or chicken sausage in addition to the standard pork. The blueberry pancakes were fluffy and perfect. The eggs were cheesy and delicious. I've seen this place being constructed from the beginning, and am charmed by its decor. The friendly staff and tasty food really rounded it out. We look forward to next time. read more

Been coming to Egg Harbor quite a while now. I usually go to the one in Naperville as that is the closest to my house. However, I work right by this location so it was nice to swing by at lunch. When they first opened the portion sizes were perfect, always left feeling full. Then it seemed to go down hill a little. I normally will either get the potatoes with cheese and another side or a more hearty breakfast like the down home. Lately I feel like the skimp on the potatoes with cheese - those bowls used to be quite full. Now you are lucky to get it half full. So needless to say I stopped going. I went back today and it was the worst experience, first of all I didn't even know who my server was. I must have had 4 different people come to the table. The potatoes and cheese were only half full. To make matters worse the guy that I'm pretty sure was supposed to be my server rushed me out to get the table turned over. Super poor service if you ask me. Needless to say there are tons of choices here in Oak Brook and those that serve a better breakfast at a better price. I'm sorry to say I won't be coming back. read more

I have tried this place twice. First time, they didn't give me the Harbor Potatoes with my meal. I paid around $10 for a skillet and I'm pretty sure the Big Breakfast at McDonald's came with more food. Today I ordered the Poblano Eggs Benedict. I am sorry to say this, but it may have been the worse meal I have ever had. No ingredient complimented the other. It was as if a freshman in college came up with the meals. Also, roasted potatoes are probably the simplest item that any 5 year old can make. Even by adding condiments to them, I had to force them down. Highly recommend going to McDonald's over this place. read more

Nice new location, but the food is definitely not as good as it used to be in the Yorktown location. The food was rather bland and overcooked. Wish they hadn't closed the yorktown location! read more

Poor experience!!! Only met the server when he handed us our check. Had to ask somebody else who our server is after waiting for more than 5 mins. And we were served by 3 different people. People after us were served by "josh" with their orders taken, but the mysterious "josh" never acknowledged us. Wonder why? Spoke to the the manager after this whole bad and horrible experience and the only response she can give you is I will talk to "josh" the server who we never met! So sad because we have been going to this place even when they were still located at Yorktown for many years. Management training as well as customer service training desperately needed in this location. read more

Service was excellent but the food was really nothing to write home about.